Dangers Of Deliberately Believing Lies. Part [3] 04/17/2024 (Evening thought)

Ecclesiastes 8: 11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

In fact, in the overwhelming majority of cases, even when forgiveness, and pardon are granted, persons still have to deal with the fallout of their actions, in the most literal sense. The natural fallout of David’s sin was that four of his sons would die, and even though he was completely forgiven by God, the bill came due, with devastating collateral damage.

The one thief on the cross asked for grace and it was immediately granted by Christ but he had to die just like the other thief, for the sins that were committed against his fellowmen. This dose of reality is actually what we need to come to grips with, as we read the following passages, for there is a whole lot of self- flattery taking place nowadays.

Similarly, if you were to adopt the laws of health as delineated in our health message, if you were to do and practice them consistently, you would certainly reap the natural results, even if a person might not believe in God. The facts are the facts and the result is the result, being governed by law.

Ecclesiastes 8:12 Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet, surely, I know that it will be well with them that fear God, which fear before him. 13 But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he fears not before God.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

Dangers Of Deliberately Believing Lies. Part [2] 04/16/2024 (Morning thought)

John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

To flatter oneself is to embrace or believe a lie when you know it is patently false. This is not applicable only to the political realm, it also applies to persons in all walks of life, and in your everyday experiences. For instance, a man can flatter himself into believing that he can eat any and everything, including foods that are forbidden and yet escape the consequences of doing so. For many years, it has preached even in Christian circles that the laws pertaining to clean and unclean foods in Leviticus were for the Hebrews only.

That’s a delusion, for the laws of sowing and reaping take effect, whether a person chooses to believe so or not. The facts are the facts, regardless of whether persons believe. In fact, one doesn’t have to believe, in order for the natural consequences to come due. The belief that one can do wrong with impunity is a great delusion and a form of self-flattery, that would shake persons to their core when the bill comes due or when a dose of cold reality sets in, as some folks will soon find out.

Even if there is a delay in the administration of the consequences, on account of God’s mercy, sooner or later we will have to face the music, as it were. In many instances, where it may seem as if persons are getting away scotch free, after doing wrong, it’s not that they are getting of the hook, it’s just the mercy of God calling them to repentance.

Romans 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? 5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!